Karen is the owner and lead Dream Designer at My Mickey Vacation Travel. She is now in her 10th year of planning vacations to Disney destinations, as well as other vacation experiences. She leads her team of 80 Dream Designers and credits them with the overall success of the agency, and is especially proud of the PLATINUM Authorized Disney Vacation Planner designation that the company has earned.

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Walt Disney World Responds to Mosquito Concerns

In our conversations with guests, we have recently been hearing questions about Walt Disney World vacations, and whether the Zika virus should be a concern.  According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), the only cases of Zika have been reported in South Florida in the Miami/Dade County Area (as of this publishing date).  No cases…

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Doctor Disney Podcast Episode #3

This week’s Doctor Disney Podcast features our chief operation “visionear” Karen Stoner as she gives a trip report about her recent Walt Disney World vacation with her daughter McKenna. Hear about her stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge with a savanna view.  She’ll also tell of her fantastic (and not so fantastic) dining experiences at…

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Planet Hollywood Observatory™ taking shape at Disney Springs

We’ve all been wondering about the refurbishment around Planet Hollywood Observatory™ at Disney Springs for some time.  Now, some details are starting to be released, and it appears another big-name chef is coming to Disney Springs. Yes, Guy Fieri (most know him from Food Network), will bring his menu of burgers and sandwiches to the…

Doctor Disney Podcast Episode 2

Doctor Disney Podcast Episode 2

Join us on the Doctor Disney Podcast as we discuss “The Perfect Age for Walt Disney World”. This week we tackle such questions as “Is my child too young for Disney” and “What about my teenagers?  Will they be bored?.  We also explore extended family vacations including the grandparents.  Danny, Stacey, Jeff, and I had…

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Debunking the online and best-friend Disney Expert

Planning a Disney vacation?  Looking online for the best advice?  Or perhaps chatting with the co-worker who is the self-proclaimed “Disney expert” because of his one vacation in the last five years?  Well, as travel professionals, our guests are always asking us questions about what they heard online or from a friend.  I can assure…

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Belle Meet and Greet for Memory Maker Guests

A new Belle meet and greet is now taking place at Heritage House in the Magic Kingdom.  This special encounter will only take place until August 31.  The event is available for any guest who has purchased the Memory Maker photo package, purchased a one-day Memory Maker, or is an Annual Passholder which includes the…

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Doctor Disney Podcast Premiers Today

We are always looking for new and creative ways to share our love of Disney with our guests, clients, and friends.  So, today we are happy to announce that My Mickey Vacation Travel has partnered with the awesome Disney-themed blog site Doctor Disney to present the new Doctor Disney Podcast. The episodes will feature a variety of…

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Free Dining Bounceback Offer for 2017

Free Dining is the most sought-after Disney discount, and now you may be one of the lucky guests who can already book this discount for 2017. Guests traveling during certain dates in 2016 can reserve their 2017 Free Dining promotion during their vacation.  If you are already traveling during August, September or October of 2016, we can book…